Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act 1993

Classification of publications - Submission of publications

22: No right to be heard

You could also call this:

"You don't get to speak at a hearing for some Classification Office decisions."

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When the Classification Office is making a decision, you do not have the right to a hearing. You cannot appear before the Classification Office or make submissions, except as stated in section 20. The Classification Office does not have to hold a hearing to make a decision.

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Part 3Classification of publications
Submission of publications

22No right to be heard

  1. It shall not be necessary for the Classification Office to hold any hearing, nor, subject to section 20, shall any person have the right to appear before, or to be heard by, or to make submissions to, the Classification Office in relation to any matter that is before that Office.